C57BL/6JCya-Tfpiem1flox/Cya
Common Name:
Tfpi-flox
Product ID:
S-CKO-06215
Background:
C57BL/6JCya
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Basic Information
Strain Name
Tfpi-flox
Strain ID
CKOCMP-21788-Tfpi-B6J-VA
Gene Name
Product ID
S-CKO-06215
Gene Alias
A630013F22Rik; EPI; LACI
Background
C57BL/6JCya
NCBI ID
Modification
Conditional knockout
Chromosome
2
Phenotype
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Strain Description
Ensembl Number
ENSMUST00000111714
NCBI RefSeq
NM_001177319
Target Region
Exon 4~5
Size of Effective Region
~2.4 kb
Detailed Document
Overview of Gene Research
Tfpi, or tissue factor pathway inhibitor, is a multivalent Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor. It plays a crucial role in regulating tissue factor-induced coagulation via factor Xa-dependent feedback inhibition of the tissue factor-factor VIIa complex [3]. This regulation occurs within the extrinsic blood coagulation pathway, and Tfpi is essential for maintaining the balance of the coagulation process in the body [1,3,5].
In the context of hemophilia, a severe bleeding disorder, inhibition of Tfpi activity could potentially restore functional hemostasis through the extrinsic blood coagulation pathway without requiring the activity of factors VIII or IX. Currently, several therapeutic agents that inhibit Tfpi are in development for the treatment of hemophilia [1,3,6,7]. For example, concizumab, a novel subcutaneous prophylactic therapy, binds to the Kunitz-2 domain of Tfpi, reducing its inhibitory activity and allowing sufficient factor Xa production for hemostasis [7]. Also, protein S acts as a cofactor for Tfpi, enhancing its ability to inhibit factor Xa [2,4,8]. However, the therapeutic window of Tfpi-inhibiting therapies needs to be defined, considering potential complications due to this novel mechanism of action [3].
In conclusion, Tfpi is a key regulator in the blood coagulation pathway. The study of Tfpi, especially through potential gene-knockout or conditional-knockout models (not directly mentioned in the references but inferred as valuable for further understanding), could provide more insights into its function. In the context of hemophilia, targeting Tfpi shows promise as a new treatment approach, highlighting the importance of understanding Tfpi's role in normal and abnormal coagulation processes [1,3,7].
References:
1. Peterson, Julie A, Maroney, Susan A, Mast, Alan E. . Targeting TFPI for hemophilia treatment. In Thrombosis research, 141 Suppl 2, S28-30. doi:10.1016/S0049-3848(16)30359-0. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27207418/
2. Peraramelli, Sameera, Rosing, Jan, Hackeng, Tilman M. 2012. TFPI-dependent activities of protein S. In Thrombosis research, 129 Suppl 2, S23-6. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2012.02.024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22425215/
3. Chowdary, Pratima. 2018. Anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) therapy: a novel approach to the treatment of haemophilia. In International journal of hematology, 111, 42-50. doi:10.1007/s12185-018-2548-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30302740/
4. Hackeng, T M, Maurissen, L F A, Castoldi, E, Rosing, J. . Regulation of TFPI function by protein S. In Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH, 7 Suppl 1, 165-8. doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2009.03363.x. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19630792/
5. Osterud, Bjarne. 2011. Tissue factor/TFPI and blood cells. In Thrombosis research, 129, 274-8. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2011.11.049. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22197177/
6. Petersen, Lars C. 2012. Hemostatic properties of a TFPI antibody. In Thrombosis research, 129 Suppl 2, S44-5. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2012.02.030. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22405586/
7. Shapiro, Amy D. . Concizumab: a novel anti-TFPI therapeutic for hemophilia. In Blood advances, 5, 279. doi:10.1182/bloodadvances.2019001140. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33570646/
8. Hackeng, Tilman M, Rosing, Jan. 2009. Protein S as cofactor for TFPI. In Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, 29, 2015-20. doi:10.1161/ATVBAHA.108.177436. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19661488/
Quality Control Standard
Sperm Test
Pre-cryopreservation: Measurement of sperm concentration, determination of sperm viability.
Post-cryopreservation: A vial of cryopreserved sperms is selected for in-vitro fertilization from each batch.
Environmental Standards:SPF
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